Gasgoo Daily: BYD's Ocean Series puts Smart Driving editions of 11 vehicle models onto market

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BYD's Ocean Series puts Smart Driving editions of 11 vehicle models onto market

On February 10, BYD's Ocean Series put the Smart Driving editions of 11 vehicle models including the Seal 05 DM-i, the Seal 06 DM-i, the Song PLUS, the Dolphin, and the Seagull,  onto the market.

BYD said the Seagull Smart Driving edition is the industry's first A00-segment model to offer advanced driving assistance system, which was brought into vehicles in the 70,000-yuan price range for the first time. All newly launched vehicles are equipped with BYD's "God's Eye" advanced intelligent driving system.

Chinese eVTOL aircraft provider AutoFlight secures new product order worth 157 million yuan

On February 11, Chinese electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft provider AutoFlight announced that it had received a procurement order from Wuhan Hanyang Investment Development Group for 12 large eVTOL aircraft, with a total contract value of 157 million yuan. The order's prepayment has been received. The duo plans to conduct pilot projects for specialized low-altitude and passenger-carrying transport scenarios, so as to accelerate the application of eVTOL aircraft technology.

Dongfeng Motor delivers 20 vehicles to Olimpija Ljubljana Football Club

On February 8, Dongfeng Motor held a vehicle delivery ceremony, providing 20 vehicles to Slovenia's Olimpija Ljubljana Football Club for the team's daily use. The automaker has also been named the club's official sponsor for the 2025 season.

Photo credit: Dongfeng Motor

Chinese auto-grade chip maker Tinychip closes new strategic financing

Shanghai Tinychip Limited (Tinychip), a leading mixed-signal automotive-grade chip manufacturer in China, recently announced the completion of a strategic financing round with tens of millions of yuan raised, according to a post the company issued on February 10 via its WeChat account.

CATL, Foton Motor team up to boost commercial vehicle electrification

On February 8, BAIC Group's commercial vehicle arm Foton Motor and Chinese power battery giant CATL held a signing ceremony in Ningde, Fujian, marking the beginning of a ten-year strategic partnership.

Chery Automobile's spare parts warehouse in Middle East starts operation

Chinese automaker Chery Automobile, in collaboration with JINGDONG Logistics (JDL), recently opened its new spare parts warehouse in the Middle East, according to a post JDL issued on February 10 via its WeChat account.

ROX Motor showcases ROX 01 model at LEAP 2025

Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer ROX Motor debuted its flagship model, the ROX 01 all-terrain premium SUV, at the LEAP 2025 Tech Conference (LEAP 2025), marking the official commencement of vehicle sales in the Saudi market.

IM Motors integrates DeepSeek AI large model into smart cockpit

On February 10, IM Motors, the premium electic vehicle maker under SAIC Motor, Alibaba Group, and Zhangjiang High-Tech, announced the deep integration of the DeepSeek AI large model into its smart cockpit system, alongside collaborations with other AI models like Doubao and Tongyi Qianwen (Qwen).

Hongqi's Lingxi smart cockpit gains access to DeepSeek AI large model

FAW Group's Hongqi brand on Feb. 10 announced its Jiuzhang intelligent platform has completed deep integration with DeepSeek AI large model, further enhancing the flexibility of the brand's Lingxi smart cockpit AI platform.

Hesai Technology deepens collaboration with BYD

LiDAR manufacturer Hesai Technology announced on Feb. 11 an expanded partnership with BYD in intelligent driving, with large-scale production and vehicle integration set to commence soon. In 2025, more than ten BYD models will be equipped with Hesai's LiDAR technology.  

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra sets lap record as fastest four-door production car at Chengdu's Tianfu International Circuit

On February 11, Xiaomi Group's Chairman Lei Jun announced that the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra model set a lap time of 1:26.741 at the Tianfu International Circuit in Chengdu city, making it the fastest four-door production car ever performing on the track.

ARCFOX α S5 debuts BAIC Group's multi-model platform with DeepSeek AI access

On February 11, BAIC Group's premium electric vehicle brand, ARCFOX, announced that its α S5 would be the first model to integrate BAIC Group's self-developed Baimo Huichuang platform (name in Chinese pinyin). The platform will further integrate with the DeepSeek AI large model, therefore enhancing the α S5's smart cockpit capabilities.  

Leapmotor to kick off pre-sale for first B-series model on Mar. 10

Chinese new energy vehicle maker Leapmotor announced on Feb. 10 its first global model from its new B series, the Leapmotor B10, will officially open for pre-sale on March 10, 2025.

JAC Group sees 35.59% MoM surge in Jan. 2025 auto sales

JAC Group announced its January 2025 sales report on February 10, revealing a total sales volume of 35,560 vehicles, which surged 35.59% month over month but dropped 9.39% year over year. 

JAC Group integrates DeepSeek AI into smart cockpit system

On February 10, Chinese auto group JAC Group announced it recently integrated the DeepSeek AI large model into its Zhiling smart cockpit system ("Zhiling" is Chinese pinyin), enhancing features such as more precise intent understanding, voice interaction, proactive reminders, and intelligent vehicle control.

EVE Energy's subsidiary, HyperStrong sign agreement for 50GWh battery cell transaction

On February 7, 2025, Hubei EVE Power Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Chinese lithium battery supplier EVE Energy, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with HyperStrong, a Chinese leading energy storage system integration solution and service provider, on battery cell transaction, according to EVE Energy's press release.

Tesla's Megafactory in Shanghai starts operation

On the morning of February 11, Tesla celebrated the beginning of operation at its Shanghai Megafactory in the Lin-gang Special Area. The first Megapack, a large-scale commercial battery energy storage system, successfully rolled off the production line, signaling a new phase for Tesla's operations in China.